Nectarine-Basil Lemonade

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaf, plus
  • additional fresh basil leaf, for garnish
  • 2 nectarines, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup sugar (to taste)
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan stir together 2 cups of the water, 1 cup of the basil, 1 of the nectarines and the sugar, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and simmer it for 5 minutes.
  2. Let the mixture cool and strain it through a fine sieve set over a pitcher, pressing hard on the solids.
  3. Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups water, the remaining nectarine, sliced thin, and the lemon juice.
  4. Divide the lemonade among tall glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish each drink with some of the additional basil.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

41 kcal 2% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.9g 2% DV
Total Fat 0.2g
Carbs 9.9g 4% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 2.3g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10mg
Potassium 140mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4.3mcg
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12% DV
Calcium 12mg 1% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Vegan recipes → Vegetarian recipes → All recipes →